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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1912

Page

8

Gulls Rally in Tenth Edges Turtles for Victory

In a Tuesday contest at Red Him Park the Gulls rallied in the tenth to defeat the Turtles. Maloney sparked the late surge with a bunt and three hits, Starr and O’Dell contributed key hits, and Long followed with a four-base hit driving in four runs to seal the win as Kissinger struggled early before Demaree settled.

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Randall Files Campaign Expense Item in Texas Primary

A Texas primary report notes Randall filed an itemizing campaign expenses on August 6. The entry details expenditure in the United States Senate race as part of the campaign finance filing.

Tex Congress Randall United States Texas

Buffet at the Southern West corner Conti f

Schlitz dark beer on tap and Bon Gecour Oysters on the Half Shell offered for 20c per dozen at the venue near Conti f. Marry Horlock.

Contif Schlitz

Baseball highlights from 1884 to 1910 show varied feats

A compact archive of notable baseball feats including Providence’s twenty game streak starting in 1884, 1886 Cincinnati Americans beating Alleghenys 3-2 in fourteen innings, Cleveland’s 20-6 rout of Washington with a fourth inning onslaught, 1899 Victor Willis no hit vs Washington, 1901 Detroit stealing nine bases in a season record, 1904 Fraser of Phillies striking out ten Pittsburgs, 1906 Cincinnati's eighteen hits and 13-7 win, umpire Johnstone barred at Polo Grounds, and 1910 Walsh of the White Sox dominating the Senators with two hits allowed.

Providence Cincinnati American Association Alleghenyy Cleveland Washington Sullivan Louisville Pittshire St. Louis Victor Willis Boston Detroit Tigers Billy Sullivan Chicago Fraser Phillies Oaklands Walsh Chicago White Sox Senators Wid Conroy

Flynn Wins One Sided Twelve Round Bout In Boston

Boston fighter Porky Flynn defeated Jim Barry of Chicago in a twelve round bout. Flynn was the aggressor throughout and won the decision in Boston.

Porky Flynn Boston Porky” Flynn Jim Barry Chicago Flynn

Yesterday's Results At Chattanooga Baseball Scores

Results from Chattanooga and other cities show Birmingham beating Chattanooga 9 to 4 with late-inning runs. Nashville defeated New Orleans 8 to 0 as Fleharty and Elliott led in runs. Atlanta lost 7 to 3 at Montgomery with Becker and Reynolds starring. New York edged Pittsburg 2 to 1 behind Camnitz and Gibson. Philadelphia beat Chicago 7 to 6 as Richie and Cheney contributed. Cincinnati toppled Boston 5 to 3 with Brown, Dickson, and Rariden pivotal. St Louis defeated Brooklyn 4 to 3 with Harmon and Wingo delivering key hits.

Cobb Sparkles as Detroit Tops New York 6 to 2

Detroit routed New York 6 to 2 in a strong all around showing by Ty Cobb who added multiple base hits. Cobb stole second and scored on a fumbled throw, supporting Detroit’s third straight win over the Yankees with Caldwell, Sweeney, Willett, and Stanage contributing in the field and at bat.

Cobb New York Detroit New York Today Sweeney Martin Simmons R.H. E Caldwell and Sweeney Willett and Stanage

Baseball game score row from Jackson and Luftsford matchup

In Jackson at Vicksburg the teams split a scoreline with 12 runs by Jackson and 25 by Luftsford plus 6 errors. Sorrels and Robertson pitched and Berger and Luftsford contributed for the win.

Jackson Vicksburg Luftsford Berger Sorrels and Robertson

Fragmentary sports card hints at team lineups and results

Partial OCR shows team pairings and score fragments including Greenwood Rea and Cass. Names Roth Dudley Poole Wick and enhoffer appear as players or officials in incomplete text. Reading suggests a local game recap with scattered scores and rosters.

Greenwood

Baseball matchups listed for regional leagues today

Southern League games include Mobile at Memphis Birmingham at Chattanooga New Orleans at Nashville Montgomery at Atlanta National League schedules feature Chicago at Philadelphia St Louis at Brooklyn Pittsburg at New York Cincinnati at Boston American League has Washington at Chicago Philadelphia at St Louis New York at Detroit Boston at Cleveland South Atlantic results show Albany 8 Macon 3 Columbus 10 Savannah 1 Jacksonville Columbia wet ground noted with conditions.

Southern League Mobile Memphis Birmingham Chattanooga New Orleans Nashville Montgomery Atlanta National League Chicago Philadelphia St. Louis Brooklyn Pittsburg New York Cincinnati Boston American League Washington St.Louis Detroit Cleveland Albany Macon Columbus

White Sox acquire Gossett and Johnson from Western League

St Joseph reports Joan Gossett catcher and George Johnson pitcher nicknamed Chief Johnson headline the Chicago White Sox trade. Gossett, 22, 175 pounds, rapid rise and solid defense. Johnson, 26, 190 pounds, spitball specialist, finished twirler with Ed Walsh style motion. Carlisle Indian School graduate.

ST. Joseph Joan Gossett George Johnson Ed Walsh White Sox Carlisle

Mobile Soldiers Defeat Regulars In Encampment Baseball

During the July 1 encampment at Annis, the Mobile Soldiers from Company A defeated the Eleventh Cavalry 7 to 1. Dixon led the militiamen with 13 strikeouts and 5 hits allowed. Badgely shut out the Regulars for five innings.

Annis Company A Mobile Eleventh Cavalry

Hatfield Sets World Record For 500 Metres Swim

English swimmer J Q Hatfield, a member of the Olympic team, broke the world 500 metre record at Weston super Mare with a time of 6 minutes 54.45 seconds.

London Weston Super Mare J.Q. Hatfield

Patchen II Prevails at Grand Circuit Meet in Pittsburg

Joe Patchen II won the Fort Pitts stake in the 2:13 class, sweeping two heats in 2:05 and remaining unbeaten this year. Grand Opera finished second, with Jones, Gentry, and Princess Patch contesting the 2:12 pace. The Preparation Stakes for two year olds saw Lord Allen take two straight heats, while Helen Stiles edged Elizabeth Ray in a tight 2:08 trot finishing run.

Pittsburg Patchen Patch Gentry Joe Patchen II Fort Pitts Grand Opera Jones Princess Patch Detroit Lord Allen Sweet Alice Nowaday Girl Ruby Watts McGowan Helen Stiles Elizabeth Ray

La Porte Joins Senators From St Louis Club

Frank La Porte, second baseman for the St Louis American League team, was released today to the Washington club and will join that team at once. He came here from the New York club in 1911.

ST. Louis Frank la Porte Washington New York

King of Pitchers Name Dominates AL Roundup

A Cleveland sport writer ranks Walter Johnson of Washington as the premier AL pitcher, with Wood of Boston and Walsh of Chicago following him among right-handers and Vean Gregg of the Naps leading left-handers. He notes Johnson’s forestuff outshines Wood, while acknowledging Walsh’s great talent though lighter workload this year may affect form.

Cleveland Walter Johnson Washington Johnson Wood Boston Walsh Chicago Vean Gregg Cleveland Naps Plank Collins Philadelphia Athletics Joe Wood Edan Walsh Callahan

Baseball Bonbons For The Bugs And Bugettes

The Nashville Banner reports Welchoncé and Buddy Summers of the Vols are likely to be drafted by the major leagues. Summers has ten wins this season in thirteen starts. Ed Alperman, brother of the Cracker manager, may soon be bought. he has starred with Kewanee in the Central Association at age 19 in his third pro season. Charley Frank has pursued him throughout the year.

Nashville Banner Welchoncé Buddy Summers Vols Ed Alperman Crackers Kewanee Charley Frank

Barons Take Double Win as Finn Praises Team

The Birmingham Barons beat the Atlanta Crackers in a Thursday double header with Mique Finn delivering steady pitching and muted celebration. On Friday the Barons won again as Finn’s praise for teammates and his humorous jab at Whitey Perman highlighted the win.

Birmingham Atlanta Mique Finn Mique Whitey Alperman Birmingham Age- Herald

Lelivelt Delivers No-Hit Game for Louisville

The Louisville Post reports pitcher Lelivelt, tried by Joe Cantillon, delivered a remarkable no hit game in the American Association. Twenty seven faced him with no hits, one baserunner via a walk by Niles, and a double play erased the runner. Brady, Altizer and Williams aided by a double play. Outfield held to three fly balls.

Lelivelt Louisville Post Joe Cantillon American Association Niles Letteau Brady Altizer Williams

George Foster Seen Moving Up After Texas League Season

Houston Chronicle notes pitcher George Foster of the Texas League club is expected to advance at season end. Through Sunday he had seventeen wins and six losses, with multiple one two and three hit games pitched.

The Houston Chronicle George Foster

Jacksonville Sells Whitted to St Louis

George Whitted, a standout third baseman for Jacksonville, was sold to the St. Louis National club for about 3000 dollars. He is to remain with the Jacksonville team until after the South Atlantic league season ends before joining the St Louis roster.

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Mobile Daily Item Subscriptions Offer Seven Days of News

The Mobile Daily Item promotes home delivery seven days a week for ten cents, highlighting affordable access to local news and community updates.

Griffith Afraid to Quit Baseball in Washington

Manager Clark Griffith of the Washington Senators says after twenty five years in the game he fears winter inactivity would end his career if his spring work is prolonged. He credits himself for the team’s tough seasons and notes Ty Cobb’s extreme work ethic as a contrasting example.

Washington Taras Clark Griffith Washington Senators Griffith Griff Ty Cobb

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